Electric plug type on Chevy Volt

[Dejan]

Can you please let me know what type of electric plug is installed at Chevy Volt as per electrical standard? I understand that voltage can be either 120V or 240V.

[WopOnTour]

As far as a "plug" that would be a standard 120V plug (outdoor rated)
The basic intention is to comply with most federal and state electrical codes, that the 240V charge cord be "hard-wired" to a 240V service box.
HTH
WOT

[scottf200]

Check out this blog entry. The ones on the right just have a 120v "typical garage" plug at the the orange end.

http://gm-volt.com/2009/08/20/charging-the-chevy-volt/

[Marty]

The plug on the car itself ia a SAE J1772-2009 round five-pin connector.

The connection between the car and the power line can be either 120 or 240 volts and is made with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) which is typically but erroneously called a "charger". A simple extension cord or adapter without electronics to communicate with the vehicle will not work. There is a separate wire apart from power used for a handshake with the vehicle by which the vehicle requests power and the EVSE communicates its current delivery capability. Details are discussed elsewhere on the forum, Search on "J1772".

The connection between the EVSE and the power line varies.

The Volt is equipped with a "Level 1" EVSE that is stored in the trunk. It has a conventional North American power plug, NEMA 5-15 and is switchable to draw either 12 or 8 amperes. Ideally, the wall socket used for charging should be on its own circuit, or at least have minimal other loads.

"Level 2" chargers are also available which charge faster and connect to 240V circuits. These are usually wall-mounted and wired directly to the service panel without a plug-and-socket. Some versions use a NEMA plug between the 240V EVSE and the power mains, typically either a 20A or 50A plug as would be used for an air conditioner or clothes dryer.

[scottf200]

Nice over all video to show people (end user) the simplicity of charging.

At the end they mention the option to set up a schedule or just delay the charge. i.e. Mr Volt, I want to leave at 8am make sure my care is ready by then. Then it will figure out how much of a charge is needed based on current battery level and will start the charge in the 'off peak' hours to get you going by 8am.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZx6UdGJK8